The OFM Business Hour

Walter Blake, Regional Leader of Forvis Mazars in the Central Region, gets into what a Tax Control Framework is and why it is important for your business.

Are you thinking about investing in retirement property? Charl van Niekerk from Central Developments Property Group joins the OFM Business Hour to share invaluable advice. He walks you through the critical dos and don’ts to help you make smart, informed decisions.

OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Dr. Mandi Joubert, Head of Academics at Eduvos.

International trade law specialist Adv. Liteboho Mphoso recently authored an article titled The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) versus Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit, soon to be featured in the Afronomics academic forum. She joined the OFM Business Hour to shed light on the agreement’s goals and the major challenges it faces. This is part 1.

Die impak van beplande instandhoudingswerk aan die Lesotho-hooglandwaterprojek-tonnel sou na verwagting geringe impak op watervoorsiening hê. Kommer neem egter toe onder inwoners van Clarens in die Oos-Vrystaat, met die dorp se eie waterreserwes wat vinnig leegloop. “Ons gemeenskap staar ‘n reuse uitdaging in die gesig.” Inwoner en lid van die Clarens sakekamer, Gert Kruger, sê aan OFM Business Ho...

The Department of Employment and Labour recently held a jobs training and skills development fair in Bloemfontein. Emily Maneli, Chief Director of Provincial Operations for the Free State, discussed the event on the OFM Business Hour and how it's intended to create work opportunities for job seekers in the Free State.

Did you know that the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) funds businesses which are start-ups, those that are expanding and acquisitions? Mmeme Mhlahlo, Free State Regional Manager for the IDC tells the OFM Business Hour more.

After more than a month of public voting for the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards, the winners will be revealed on the evening of Wednesday, 23 October 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony, held at Monte Bello Estate just outside Bloemfontein, is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank. Kevin de Beer, Head of Client Coverage for Business Banking in the Free State and Northern Cape at Standa...

Kholo Magagane, the Head of Marketing at MTN South Africa shares what's in store for users thanks to the MTN’S Win Win Summer Promotion.

We discuss the legacy and impact of former Reserve Bank Governor, Labour Minister, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on South Africa’s economy and big business with Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Mboweni passed away this weekend after a brief illness.

Nashua continues to empower businesses and homeowners with alternative energy solutions. Telling us more on the OFM Business Hour is Jaco Peyper, Nashua Group Managing Director in the Free State and Northern Cape as well as Rikus Kruger Group Sales Director in the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho.

Do you want to advance your management and business education in 2025? Well, look no further than the esteemed University of the Free State (UFS) Business School. Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen, joins the OFM Business Hour to discuss the numerous offerings at the UFS Business School which can help advance your professional journey.

Acclaimed financial journalist, business writer, and speaker Bruce Whitfield regards his recent exit from the beloved Money Show on 702/CapeTalk as a fitting conclusion that has broadened his horizons to exciting new projects and opportunities. Among these highly anticipated endeavors is his upcoming book, The One Thing: Small Ideas, Big Outcomes, A Brighter Future for South Africa, along with sev...

Die Onafhanklike Kommunikasie-owerheid van Suid-Afrika (Icasa) se ekwiteitsregulasies bly ‘n mes wat oor die bedryf se kop hang. MyBroadband-redakteur Jan Vermeulen sê sonder tussenkoms mag dit ander buitelandse rolspelers in die bedryf afskrik om sake te doen of in Suid-Afrika te belê. Vermeulen keer terug na die OFM Besigheidsuur om Starlink se vertraagde toetrede tot Suid-Afrika te bespreek.

Die minister van kommunikasie, Solly Malatsi, het 'n plan aangekondig wat die deur vir Elon Musk se SpaceX sal oopmaak om sy satelliet-breëbanddiens, Starlink, in Suid-Afrika te loods. Jan Vermeulen, redakteur van MyBroadband, sluit by die OFM Besigheidsuur aan om hierdie ontwikkeling te bespreek en verduidelik watter regulatoriese uitdagings die bekendstelling van Starlink in Suid-Afrika belemmer...

OFM's Olebogeng Motse speaks to Richard Mukheibir, CEO and co-founder of Cash Converters.

OFM Nuusbestuurder, Morné van Rooyen, skop ons twee-pot aftree-stelsel reeks af deur met Eric Jordaan van Crue Invest te gesels. Dit is die eerste deel van die reeks waar hulle die grondbeginsels van die stelsel bespreek

We continue discussing the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). He says government needs to publish the implementation dates of the changes in the act and publish regulations accompanying some of those changes which will aid understanding and implementation of these amendments.

In 'n onlangse prestasie het Virseker die gesogte toekenning as beste korttermynversekeraar in die Ask Afrika Orange Index® verower. Hierdie toekenning, wat al 23 jaar lank 'n toonaangewende maatstaf is van uitnemendheid in kliëntediens, dek 26 industrieë en 200 handelsmerke. Meer as 48 000 kliënte se terugvoer word in ag geneem om wenners te bepaal, en Virseker het bo-aan die lys in korttermynver...

We discuss the Companies Amendment Act with Laurence Grubb Master Reward Specialist and Exco Member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). The amendments require companies in the country to disclose their remuneration reports, policies and the pay gap between the highest and lowest-paid employees amongst other things. Grubb says the Amendment Act is not business friendly. ++

Ons hoor by Nettie de Beer, verkoopsbestuurder van Mahareng, die besigheid wat Bloemfontein Courant en Get It Bloemfontein publiseer, oor vanjaar se Best of Bloem leserskeuse-toekennings.

NWU se prof. Jan de Kock, SAIEE-president, gesels oor die spiraal van hoë kragtariewe.

South African businesses are optimistic about the strides made in clearing the visa backlog, but speed may come at a cost. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, shares insights on the OFM Business Hour about the delicate balance between efficiency and accuracy in visa approvals following encouraging engagements with Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber on efforts to eradicate the backlog.

We unpack Botswana’s import bans on SA fruits and vegetables with Wolfe Logan Braude, manager of Agbiz Fruit on the OFM Business Hour.

The Sasol Rewards loyalty programme has attracted just over 1,8 million members in just two years. Telling us more about the new campaign around the programme is Zanele Hadebe - Vice President Strategic Marketing for Sasol Energy Marketing & Sales.